As used in this chapter the following words shall have the following
meanings:
"Charitable films"
means motion picture or television photography produced by
a nonprofit organization which qualifies under Internal Revenue Code
Section 501(c)(3) as a charitable organization, for which no person,
directly or indirectly, receives a profit from the marketing, production,
or display of the work.
"News coverage"
means filming or videotaping by individuals in the employ
of newspapers, news services, and similar entities of on-the-spot,
current coverage of news events concerning persons, scenes and occurrences
which are in the news of the general public interest.
"Student films"
means motion picture or television photography produced as
part of the instructional program of an accredited school or college.
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An applicant must notify the Los Angeles County fire department
prior to commencing any filming activity. The fire department may
require that a safety officer be present during the filming.
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The applicant shall pay the City for any special personnel provided
or required (e.g., to control traffic, close streets, superintend
special utility arrangements) at the rates established for such services
by resolution of the City Council.
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If there is any substantial change in the production from that
described in the permit application, an amended application shall
be filed, an amended permit shall be obtained and permit issuance
fee paid before commencing any activity regulated by this chapter.
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The City Manager or the City Manager's designate is hereby authorized
and directed to promulgate rules and regulations, subject to approval
by resolution of the City Council, governing the form, time and location
of any motion picture or television photography within the City, and
procedures for issuing permits. Such rules shall take into consideration
the health and safety of all persons, the avoidance of undue disruption
of persons by filming activity, the safety of property within the
City, and the avoidance of excessive traffic congestion.
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Failure to comply with the terms of a permit shall constitute grounds for its revocation by the City Manager. Violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute an infraction punishable as provided in Section
1.12.030 of this Code.
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